Three highly distinguished New Mexicans are the latest to be honored for their accomplishments with honorary doctorates by New Mexico State University. U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman received his honorary degree during the fall 2008 commencement ceremony. Longtime newscaster and NMSU alumna Carla Aragón ’77 as well as golf coach Herb Wimberly, who led the Aggies to seven conference championships, received their honors during the spring 2009 commencement. They join more than 130 others in receiving honorary degrees from NMSU in recognition of outstanding achievement and devotion to both the university and the state of New Mexico.